Dallas Cowboys release wide receiver Traeshon Holden

August 18, 2026 - 02:21

The Dallas Cowboys made a roster adjustment on Monday, releasing wide receiver Traeshon Holden. The move opens a spot on the 53-man roster, which the team will use for veteran pass rusher Von Miller. Miller agreed to terms with Dallas over the weekend, and the transaction now becomes official.

Holden joined the Cowboys earlier this year as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon. He spent time on the practice squad and was elevated to the active roster late in the season. In limited action, he caught a pair of passes for 18 yards. The team did not specify a corresponding injury designation or future plans for Holden, but he could return to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

For Miller, the move marks the next chapter in a long and decorated career. The 35-year-old linebacker brings playoff experience and a proven track record of getting after the quarterback. Dallas has been looking to add depth on the edge, and Miller gives them another option opposite Micah Parsons. The signing was first reported over the weekend, but the official paperwork had to wait until the roster spot opened.

The Cowboys are expected to have Miller available for practice this week, though his game-day status for Sunday remains unclear. Head coach Mike McCarthy will likely ease him in as he learns the defensive scheme. With the regular season winding down, Dallas is hoping Miller can provide a spark for a defense that has been solid but not dominant in recent weeks.